It is difficult even to lie on the sides and breathing has become difficult. In spite of all this, I am
regularly carrying on my Yogic exercises and Kriyas. Kindly write immediately if there is
any cause for alarm. Also suggest some prescription to get rid of this excessive pain on
both sides of the lungs.

There is absolutely no cause for alarm owing to the pain that you experience now. Give
up Nauli and Uddiyan for three or four days. You can practice even Pranayam without any
break, but mind that the Bhastrik type is given up during this period. Have some respite. Do not
go to excesses. Bear in mind the saying, “Ati Sarvatra Varjayet”. Excess should ever be given
up in any matter. Stick to the golden mean.
As regards the type of Pranayam, Sukh Purvak will do for the present, i.e., till such time
as you feel better. You will be all right if you give some rest to the abdominal viscera.
When you consider yourself as having attained the normal condition, take to all the
Bandhas, Mudras, Kriyas and Bhastrik Pranayam which you may have been practicing. Be ever
moderate keeping in view that you achieve substantial progress only by modest and sincere
efforts and not by immediate, undesirable and indiscreet practices to gain blissful experiences in
the twinkling of an eye!
Have open-air walk. Lie on the back in Savasan (corpse pose). Repeat your Ishta Mantra
to invoke the blessings of the Lord. Foment the affected parts (ribs) with hot water, with a little
turpentine added to it. Sprinkle powder talcum. After fomentation, you can besmear some
greasy oil. Relief is sure to ensue.
From "May I answer that" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda

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